22 U.S.C. § 3426: Statements of Congressional…

Summary

Congress does not mean to approve any agreements, understandings, or commitments made by the executive branch, except the U.S. agreement to join the Multinational Force and Observers shown in the exchange of letters with Egypt and with Israel signed on August 3, 1981. The limits on U.S. participation in that force apply whether the authority comes from this part of the law or any other law, and no money Congress provides may be used in ways that break those limits. This does not change the President’s or Congress’s duties under the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93–148) [50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.].

Title 22, §3426

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(a)Disclaimer of Congressional approval of other agreements, understandings, or commitments

Nothing in this subchapter is intended to signify approval by the Congress of any agreement, understanding, or commitment made by the executive branch other than the agreement to participate in the Multinational Force and Observers as set forth in the exchanges of letters between the United States and Egypt and between the United States and Israel which were signed on August 3, 1981.

(b)Limitations on United States participation

The limitations contained in this subchapter with respect to United States participation in the Multinational Force and Observers apply to the exercise of the authorities provided by this subchapter or provided by any other provision of law. No funds appropriated by the Congress may be obligated or expended for any activity which is contrary to the limitations contained in this subchapter.

(c)War Powers Resolution

Nothing in this subchapter shall affect the responsibilities of the President or the Congress under the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93–148) [50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.].

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The War Powers Resolution, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 93–148, Nov. 7, 1973, 87 Stat. 555, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1541 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

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note set out under section 1541 of Title 50 and Tables.

§3426 Statements of Congressional Intent